As the palace banquet approached, He Ye seemed to become very busy. The time Xu Nuo spent dining with him was reduced a lot, and there was no chance for her to serve him tea and water as she had said before. He Ye was away from the house all day, and when he came back he stayed in the study to discuss matters.
Xu Nuo knew that his identity was sensitive. Although it had not been exposed yet, he took the initiative to avoid suspicion. As long as He Ye started to deal with serious matters, he would never stay around him and interfere.
Adhering to the principle of "don't look at anything inappropriate, don't listen to anything inappropriate", every time the two of them were together, it would end abruptly. Xu Nuo felt disappointed but didn't want to disturb him too much.
There was still more than half of the snacks left on the bedroom table. Xu Nuo couldn't finish it and wanted to share it with Ah Fu, but Ah Fu made an excuse and ran away. The person who had promised to clean up the mess hadn't come once recently.
Xu Nuo sat on the steps in front of the door, wearing a furry cloak. Ah Fu secretly told him that it was the fur of a big white fox that He Ye had killed when he was at the border.
Ah Fu's tone was exaggerated and envious, and Xu Nuo blushed unconsciously. He lowered his head and buried his face in the fur collar of his cloak.
Everyone in the general's mansion had something to do, except him. Xu Nuo had previously gone to Ah Fu's housekeeper to ask for some work, but was persuaded to leave with kind words.
He was weak and his face was always pale. When it was serious, he would cough after walking a few steps. They all said, "Young master, take care of your health first." Xu Nuo was even more bored every day. After drinking the bitter medicine, he would sit in the yard in a daze, secretly hoping that a familiar tall figure would appear outside the gate.
The information he had obtained last time was judged as qualified by 666, so Xu Nuo didn't want to do those things anymore. It would be bad if He Ye misunderstood him.
The security measures at the General's Mansion were very strict, but they never restricted him from going out. Xu Nuo had never wanted to go out to play before, but now he wanted to go out.
Ah Fu said that He Ye would occasionally lead a team to patrol the streets of the capital. Xu Nuo became interested and went out alone with a small bag on his back.
The scenery is prosperous and the capital is also very beautiful. The streets are clearly marked and there are pedestrians on both sides. Xu Nuo is almost dazzled.
In order to show off, the old emperor of the Southern Kingdom put a few silver ingots in his bag. He Ye's face appeared in front of him, and Xu Nuo couldn't help but smile. He rushed into a shop on the street, thinking of buying some gifts for him.
The first store was a jewelry store, mostly selling gold jewelry. Xu Nuo originally wanted to give He Ye a jade pendant, but the more delicate jade pendants were too expensive and he couldn't afford them with his money.
As for the not-so-good jade pendant, Xu Nuo didn't even look at it, so naturally he had to give He Ye the best one.
Just as he was about to sell it, he was taken back by the shop assistant. There were not many people in the jewelry store today, and the assistant probably wanted to make more money. What's more, the fox fur coat on Xu Nuo was very expensive, so the assistant would naturally not let him go.
"Young Master, if Yu doesn't like anything, how about trying something else?"
Xu Nuo didn't want to go at first, but the guy's smile was too sincere, and he was not good at refusing, so he was pulled over.
The clerk had a keen eye and took him straight to the gold jewelry store. He took out a bracelet from a brocade box and presented it to him like a treasure.
"Young Master, look at this! I wouldn't give it to anyone else, but you look like you stepped out of a painting. It will definitely look great on you."
He probably mistakenly thought that it was promised to be bought for him, so he directly took the thin chain into his hands.
Before Xu Nuo could refuse, the delighted waiter held up his wrist and showed it to him. The unique luster and mellow beauty of gold complemented his slender white wrist, and even the intricate hollowing and patterns on it looked particularly noble and exquisite.
"No thanks," Xu Nuo said with red ears as she took off the chain and returned it to him, "I'm going to buy it for someone else..."
After saying that, he seemed to feel embarrassed and ran out quickly, only stopping at the corner of the street, holding his chest which was heaving violently.
He didn't see that after he left, the figure he had been looking forward to walked into the store.
"Take out the one that the young master just picked out."
The guy was a little disappointed at first, but after hearing this, he was overjoyed and put the things out.
"Sir, these are all. The jade pendants are what the young master wanted to give away, and I showed him the bracelet on my own initiative."
He Ye's eyes fell on the gold bracelet in the brocade box. He could imagine how beautiful the boy's pale skin due to illness would be against the golden light. It would not be vulgar but would carry his unique fragility and beauty.
The bird tied with a chain is very well-behaved. It will not think of flying away, nor will it do anything to betray its owner. It will just stay in the palm of its owner's hand.
"Can it be made longer?"
The guy was stunned for a moment, "If it's any longer, I won't be able to wear it..."
"No," He Ye said softly, his expression showing an unprecedented obsession and expectation, "It's an extended piece, like the kind that you tie to a bird's claws."
"Yes, I can..."
He Ye threw down a silver note and turned to leave. "Do your best, I'll come to pick it up in a few days."
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Xu Nuo didn't know that the person he was thinking about was following him. He just wandered around aimlessly for a while, but still didn't find any suitable gift.
Before they knew it, it was noon. Xu Nuo chose a restaurant that didn't look too expensive and walked in.
The waiter at the restaurant was very enthusiastic and arranged a private room for him on the second floor, which was separated from other tables by partitions. Xu Nuo was very satisfied and ordered a few dishes before the waiter left.
While waiting for the food, it seemed that there were guests at the table next to him. A blurry figure was projected on the partition, but it was hard to see clearly. Xu Nuo was not very curious, so he turned his head back and continued to wait for the food.
Before the food arrived, an unexpected guest arrived.
"Xiao Nuozi, are you doing well?"
Xu Nuo's heart trembled, and he slowly looked at the person in front of him. It was the coachman who brought him to Dajing, and also the person sent by the old emperor to look after him.
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